Best UX Design Schools Near Aberdeen, WA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Aberdeen, Washington has 16 accredited schools offering user experience programs, with tuition ranging from $4,197 to $56,721 per year for indexed programs. Aberdeen has a population of about 17,040. Median household income is $52,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning user experience-related role is Web and Digital Interface Designer at a median $130,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest User Experience Schools to Aberdeen

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer user experience programs near Aberdeen, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Aberdeen city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Aberdeen. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, WA 40.0 miles from Aberdeen BOC Score 39.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,320
Avg net price $24,319/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,264
Out‑of‑state$31,905
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  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, WA 63.1 miles from Aberdeen BOC Score 68.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,168
Avg net price $8,376/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, WA 63.2 miles from Aberdeen BOC Score 63.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,787
Avg net price $9,864/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,634
Out‑of‑state$6,634
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  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, WA 66.8 miles from Aberdeen BOC Score 65.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,051
Avg net price $6,292/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,027
Out‑of‑state$12,165
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  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA 68.8 miles from Aberdeen BOC Score 60.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,169
Avg net price $7,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Highline College

Des Moines, WA 76.2 miles from Aberdeen BOC Score 68.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,869
Avg net price $9,879/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,772
Out‑of‑state$5,332
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

South Seattle College

Seattle, WA 79.0 miles from Aberdeen BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,486
Avg net price $6,004/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Peninsula College

Port Angeles, WA 79.8 miles from Aberdeen BOC Score 58.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,078
Avg net price $9,246/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington user experience page.

User Experience Wages Near Aberdeen

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Web and Digital Interface Designer$130,480
Graphic Designer$72,710
Web Developer$130,440
Computer Systems Analyst$129,410

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Aberdeen at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,040Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,181Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited user experience schools are near Aberdeen, WA?

Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering user experience programs near Aberdeen. The closest is The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA (39.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Seattle Central College (82.5 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying user experience roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying user experience-related roles in Washington are: Web and Digital Interface Designer ($130,480), Web Developer ($130,440), Computer Systems Analyst ($129,410). Wages for Aberdeen workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tumwater instead of Aberdeen?

Tumwater, WA is 41.8 miles from Aberdeen and has its own set of local user experience programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Aberdeen an affordable place to study user experience?

Aberdeen’s median household income of $52,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aberdeen while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Aberdeen

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Aberdeen:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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